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Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

Located in Germany, our dive center at the lake offers everything divers need for a remarkable underwater experience. With four convenient entrances spread around the lake, divers have easy access to the stunning underwater world. The lake boasts several training platforms at varying depths, making it suitable for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and expert divers.

Exploring the lake's depths, divers will come across four wrecks strategically scattered around the underwater landscape. A unique feature of this dive site is the sunken village, consisting of houses, a church, chapel, and cemetery that can be explored during the dive.

The lake's bottom is adorned with lush grass, creating a vibrant and colorful backdrop for divers. Numerous fish species can be found throughout the lake, creating a mesmerizing display of marine life. In the shore area, divers can observe pike and carp, while in the open water, a captivating shoal of marble carp awaits.

With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, divers can immerse themselves in the beauty of this underwater playground. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first dive or an expert seeking excitement, our dive site at the lake guarantees an unforgettable experience.

For those planning a visit, our dive site is conveniently located close to Campingplatz Actionsport in Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany. Extending a warm invitation to divers from all over, come and explore the wonders that await you at our extraordinary dive site in the water.

Diving Conditions Score for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

Depth

14m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

2.2 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

31.66km

Cloud Cover

90%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

21.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen
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Dive Score Chart for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.243333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.803333333333334/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen: 06:00
Sunset at Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

December
Score: 8.6
January
Score: 8.5
March
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

19.4°C / 66.9°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.5m / 57.4ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen

Sundhäuser See, Nordhausen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (19.4°C) and December the coldest (-2.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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